I’ve been folding miniature models without the use of any auxiliary attachments for 27 years. On August 10th, 2023 I managed to fold a figure – the model “Swan” – out of a square sheet of paper which measured 2 mm x 2 mm. I simplified the process and hid some layers inside the figure. Thus the model preserved its form but it became smooth and neat.
My genre is creating thematic miniature compositions. I frequently work up details for them and then paint the figures carefully. This year I’ve made the composition “The Tiny Lake” (30 mm x 3 mm). It consists of 18 details. They are folded out of square white sheets of paper which measure from 2 mm x 2 mm (10 details: the small swan, the butterfly, the small flowers, the small buds, the small leaves) to 5 mm x 5 mm (1 detail: the large stalk).
The two above mentioned models “Swan” are the central figures of the composition. They are folded out of square sheets of paper which measure 2 mm x 2 mm and 3 mm x 3 mm.
I fold miniature models with enthusiasm, pleasure and kind thoughts. I use nothing but tiny sheets of paper, my fingers and eyes in order to prove that every goal is achievable and thus to inspire people to achieve their dreams.
My genre is creating thematic miniature compositions. I frequently work up details for them and then paint the figures carefully. This year I’ve made the composition “The Tiny Lake” (30 mm x 3 mm). It consists of 18 details. They are folded out of square white sheets of paper which measure from 2 mm x 2 mm (10 details: the small swan, the butterfly, the small flowers, the small buds, the small leaves) to 5 mm x 5 mm (1 detail: the large stalk).
The two above mentioned models “Swan” are the central figures of the composition. They are folded out of square sheets of paper which measure 2 mm x 2 mm and 3 mm x 3 mm.
I fold miniature models with enthusiasm, pleasure and kind thoughts. I use nothing but tiny sheets of paper, my fingers and eyes in order to prove that every goal is achievable and thus to inspire people to achieve their dreams.
Original Work
Interpretation
Creator:
Alena Ivanova
Category:
Figurative
Type:
Folding-Process
Creation Date:
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Where to find diagrams:
The diagrams that illustrate the process of folding models for the composition “The Tiny Lake” can be found in the Model/Work/Book Files.
I worked up the diagrams of the models “Swan”, “Bud”, “Leaf”.
The models “Bud” and “Leaf” are simple. The image of the composition shows the way of folding these figures.
The Internet gives free access to the original diagram of the model “Swan”.
The diagram of the model “Butterfly” is published in the book “The Paper Toys” (Игрушки из бумаги), 1997, page 236.
The diagram of the model “Flower” is published in the book “The Origami Flowers for the Dear Mother” (Цветы оригами для любимой мамы), 2005, page 23.
The diagram of the model “Stalk” is published in the book “366 Origami Models” (366 моделей оригами), 2003, page 66.
I worked up the diagrams of the models “Swan”, “Bud”, “Leaf”.
The models “Bud” and “Leaf” are simple. The image of the composition shows the way of folding these figures.
The Internet gives free access to the original diagram of the model “Swan”.
The diagram of the model “Butterfly” is published in the book “The Paper Toys” (Игрушки из бумаги), 1997, page 236.
The diagram of the model “Flower” is published in the book “The Origami Flowers for the Dear Mother” (Цветы оригами для любимой мамы), 2005, page 23.
The diagram of the model “Stalk” is published in the book “366 Origami Models” (366 моделей оригами), 2003, page 66.